Mallorca

About Mallorca

Mallorca is the largest island of the four inhabited islands that make the Balearic Archipelago. Palma (pictured above) is the capital city of the island of Mallorca, but also the capital of the Balearic Islands.

The island of Mallorca occupies an area of 3,640.11 km2 and it’s highest peak is Puig Major situated 1,445 meters above sea level.

With a pretty stable population of 859,289 residents and a density of 240.45 /km2 Mallorca is divided into 53 municipalities, most with coastal line and wonderful beaches.

Mallorca can be reached either by the sea through frequent daily ferries or by air from the mainland to the Son Sant Joan airport which has direct links to all of the major European airports including periods that are outside the summer season.

Three major speedways connect the capital of Palma with the north, south and easternmost parts. The rest of the roads are well maintained and the good infrastructure makes it easy to reach any location pretty fast.